NBC SECRETARY BOWS OUT -

Mrs. Franca Aiyetan, the secretary to the National Broadcasting Commission, has bowed out of the civil service on Thursday 6th of February 2025.

Mrs. Franca Aiyetan joined the Commission in September 1995, as a Public Affairs Officer. She rose through the ranks to become the first female Zonal Director of Abuja Zone in February 2012. An office she occupied till 2018, overseeing the entire North Central States of Kogi, Kwara, Nasarawa, Niger, and the Federal Capital Territory.

Having performed creditably well, Mrs Aiyetan was appointed the Director, Public Affairs.

She subsequently became the Director D.G’s office, and was, within the same period, the Director overseeing the office of the Secretary to the Commission.

In the year 2021, she was appointed the Director, Broadcast Monitoring. A position where she kept an eye on the broadcast contents of 800 operational TV and radio stations in Nigeria.

By December 2023 she became the Secretary to the Commission, a position she held till her retirement from service today the 6th of February 2025, which is also her birthday.

Her Charisma is one characterized by exceptional interpersonal skills, empathy, and the ability to work under pressure. She is a self-motivated team player with excellent communication skills and has a compassionate approach to organizational management.

The Director General, Mr. Charles Ebuebu, described her as an epitome of excellence, one who is dedicated to her assignment. He enjoined staff to emulate the exceptional values of Mrs Franca, who today serves as a mother and a mentor to the younger generation.

Sequel to the remarks of the D.G, friends, colleagues and relatives took out time to celebrate and eulogize the exceptional virtues of Mrs Aiyetan.

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Her life and career serves as an inspiration to the younger ones and aspiring leaders. As she bows out of service, we celebrate her testament to hard work, dedication, perseverance, passion, resilience, and a commitment to excellence.

In her words “anything is possible”.

Yesterday was a day filled with mixed emotions from staff, friends and relatives who showed up at the Commission headquarters to celebrate a veteran, a Colossus, whose impact has not only been felt in the Commission, but in the Nigeria broadcast industry at large.